an incorrigible loafer who never accomplished anything
Recent Examples on the WebFrom solid sandals for the sun to high-quality leather loafers for your formal events, all of the men’s shoes below will keep you comfortable, stylish, and ready for wherever your day takes you this summer.—Red Fabbri, Travel + Leisure, 10 June 2024 Tuck it into wide-leg pants and slip on loafers, or wear it casually with denim shorts and slides.—Isabel Garcia, Peoplemag, 7 June 2024 By evening, the vibe on the train turns more formal—think cocktail dresses and sandals for women and summer jackets and loafers or Oxfords for men.—Arati Menon, Condé Nast Traveler, 25 May 2024 The ankle-length pants can be styled with loafers, strappy wedges, or flats.—Michelle Rostamian, Peoplemag, 31 May 2024 See all Example Sentences for loafer
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Word History
Etymology
perhaps short for landloafer, from German Landläufer tramp, from Land + Läufer runner
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